If the first term is all about making an impact, the second term is about the legacy. For Obama – still weathering an economic storm – gun control has forced itself to the top of his agenda.
“Congress needs to examine its conscience”, President Obama has declared – promising a range of measures to control gun violence, including a “meaningful” assault weapons ban.
Which would you rather fight: one horse-sized duck, or a hundred duck-sized horses? A new book reveals President Obama’s staff seriously debated the question after a no-holds-barred online Q and A.
They know what it is like to fight a costly, unwinnable war. Now Chuck Hagel and John Kerry are spearheading America’s new resolve to pull out of Afghanistan – for good.
Wake up and smell the coffee: it might not be around that much longer. Scientists are warning that climate change means supplies could dry up in a matter of decades.
More than a hundred scientists from America’s top universities have warned that the pro-gun lobby is hampering the search for a solution to firearms violence, in an open letter.
After the Connecticut school shooting: the search for blame. Media bosses say it’s not on-screen violence that’s the problem, as they meet vice president Biden for talks on America’s gun culture.
President Obama has nominated maverick Republican Chuck Hagel as his new defence secretary – but critics in his own party are giving him a tough ride over his stance on Israel and Iran.
“Shame on you”: the New Jersey governor Chris Christie has launched a stinging attack on his own party leaders for scrapping a vote on relief aid for victims of superstorm Sandy.
Concern is growing for a British man, Wilkes McDermid, who vanished during a trip to the South African city of Cape Town on December 26th. Police are urging anyone who has seen him to come forward.
New Hampshire made history today: becoming the first state where women now hold all its top leadership positions. So is the Granite State unique – or a model for others to follow?
Months of brinkmanship, weeks of infighting, and the spectre of economic disaster. A deal to avoid the US falling off the fiscal cliff has finally been agreed. But the battle certainly isn’t over yet.
The clock is ticking: as the US Congress begins a rare Sunday session, the pressure is mounting on both sides to agree a budget deal.
After the flowers, condolences, and support from around the world, the police officers who dealt with the Connecticut school shooting have been given Christmas off, thanks to generous colleagues.
Seen the series, bought the book, baked the salted caramel cheesecake. But experts say recipes from the likes of Nigella and Jamie are less healthy than supermarket ready meals.